Deborah Somorin is a Qualified Chartered Accountant and Manager in EY’s People Consulting team, serving large Irish and Global clients. Deborah is also a published author of two books, an autobiography called Believing in Me and a children’s book called I Believe in You. She completed a degree in Accounting... Read more
Deborah Somorin is a Qualified Chartered Accountant and Manager in EY’s People Consulting team, serving large Irish and Global clients. Deborah is also a published author of two books, an autobiography called Believing in Me and a children’s book called I Believe in You. She completed a degree in Accounting and Finance in DCU in 2014. She then went on to complete a Masters in Accounting in DCU in 2015 which helped earn her a place at a Big 4 firm. She received two scholarships while at university to enable her to complete her studies.
In 2018, Deborah Somorin founded a not for profit called Empower the Family (ETF). ETF an Approved Housing Body, is working with Dublin City Council to deliver Ireland’s First Social Student Housing Development. The development will provide student accommodation to disadvantaged students attending university in North Dublin, with a particular focus on supporting single parents with onsite childcare and state care leavers between 18-23. This social enterprise will support Ireland’s commitment to accomplishing 10 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Deborah’s work in this area earned her a spot on the prestigious 2020 Forbes 30 under 30 list alongside activists like Greta Thunberg. ETF was the only female-led organisation in Ireland to make the list in 2020.
In 2022, Deborah Somorin launched the Chartered Accountants Ireland Ethnicity Network. Deborah also currently sits on the board of directors for Chartered Accountants Support (which supports members and students of Chartered Accountants Ireland) and the Chartered Accountants Ireland Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Deborah won the JCI Dublin Ten Outstanding Young Persons award for 2018 and the JCI Ireland Ten Outstanding Young Persons award for 2018, both in the Humanitarian and/or voluntary leadership category. JCI is an international network for young leaders and John F. Kennedy was a member of the Irish branch. In 2019, Deborah was awarded the Inspiration Award by Chartered Accountants Ireland. She was also awarded, one of Fire Restaurants, Women of the Year for 2019, by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Nial Ring.
You can book Deborah Somorin through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Deborah's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Deborah Somorin's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Deborah tailored to your event.
Deborah Somorin speaks on Diversity, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Deborah to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Deborah Somorin for events worldwide, subject to Deborah's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Deborah Somorin is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Deborah can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Deborah Somorin on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Deborah can offer.
Deborah Somorin delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Deborah Somorin's areas of expertise include Diversity, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation. To get a clear sense of Deborah's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Deborah Somorin can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Diversity, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation is relevant. Details of Deborah's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Deborah Somorin is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Deborah Somorin, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Deborah's current availability for your dates.